Hornets recent form puts them in conversation with championship teams

The Charlotte Hornets put their five-game win streak on the line Thursday, traveling to Boston on the second night of a back-to-back.

The journey was especially tiring, as team didn't arrive in Boston until 4 A.M. due to mechanical issues with the team plane.

However, that didn't stop the Hornets from lighting it up from beyond the arc.

Another strong shooting night saw the Hornets lead for 99% of the game, outscoring the Celtics in every quarter including the first where they outscored Boston by 12.

Charlotte shot 39% from deep and knocked down 19 triples, including four each from Kon Knueppel and LaMelo Ball.

They also forced Boston to make uncharacteristic mistakes on offense as the Celtics tallied 16 turnovers, despite leading the league with the fewest turnovers committed per game.

On the flip side of that, Charlotte took care of the ball tremendously well, committing just five of their own.

Following the game, Moussa Diabate spoke about Charlotte's keys to success. 

"It just comes down to our pace and physicality. Obviously, we have great shooters and we can make shots, but overall it's just being physical and running, never stop and keep attacking no matter what."

With the win, Charlotte improves on a franchise record, earning their 10th consecutive road win.

The win also marks their sixth straight victory of 15 points or more, tying the 2017 Golden State Warriors who won a championship. They now trail only the 2004 Detroit Pistons who won eight straight games by 15 or more en route to an NBA title as well.

The Hornets will have Thursday off before returning home for a matchup against the Heat Friday.

If Charlotte is able to beat Miami, they'll move within half a game of eighth place in the conference.

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